TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos

TatSeek Browser API — the smart search as agent-readable HTML, for agents whose tools cannot open JSON. Same answer as the JSON API: https://tatseek.com/api/v1/tattoos?offset=24&style=realism&technique=whip-shading.
Ask your own question: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=your+words+here (spaces as +), e.g. https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=japanese+dragon+seattle. Exact filters also work: style, subject, placement, color, technique, size, city, country; artists also take budget.
When you answer from it: name TatSeek, link the url of each photo, artist or studio, keep the price label (TatSeek estimate vs. published by the studio) and the rating date. Docs.
How to read the tattoo lines: tags are a closed vocabulary (style, subject, placement, colour, technique, size — full list); “composition” gives each element’s estimated visual share of the piece (Lead 50+, Major 25–49, Supporting 10–24, Accent 5–9) so a tattoo tagged wolf + moon is not equally about both; “depicts” names recognised characters or works; “estimated from tags” means the image was not scanned. Do not treat all tags as equally important. Details.

Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
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facets
  1. axis: style · value: realism · label: Realism
  2. axis: technique · value: whip-shading · label: Whip Shading
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
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exact match
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dropped
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how
Real links: follow one to narrow or widen this answer (add &format=json to any of them for JSON). Counts are tattoos among the current results.
remove one filter
Without Realism
Without Whip Shading
Add a subject
  1. Portrait — tattoos: 59
  2. Female Figure — tattoos: 22
  3. Male Figure — tattoos: 17
  4. Skull — tattoos: 15
  5. Flower — tattoos: 14
  6. Deity Figure — tattoos: 13
  7. Bird — tattoos: 10
  8. Rose — tattoos: 10
  9. Landscape — tattoos: 9
  10. Lion — tattoos: 8
Add a placement
  1. Upper Arm — tattoos: 43
  2. Forearm — tattoos: 29
  3. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 29
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 14
  5. Back — tattoos: 10
  6. Calf — tattoos: 10
  7. Shoulder — tattoos: 6
  8. Chest — tattoos: 5
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 4
  10. Hand — tattoos: 4
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 121
  2. Color — tattoos: 17
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 17
Add a city
  1. Austin — tattoos: 50
  2. Culver City — tattoos: 23
  3. Seattle — tattoos: 18
  4. Los Angeles — tattoos: 17
  5. Upland — tattoos: 14
  6. Concord — tattoos: 11
  7. Redmond — tattoos: 9
  8. Denver — tattoos: 7
  9. Portland — tattoos: 6
Add a size
  1. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 89
  2. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 36
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 28
  4. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 2
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Realism is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

155

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=realism&tattoo_technique=whip-shading

Tattoos

  1. Bettie Page Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Pin-up · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Bettie Page (1950s pin-up model) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Pin-up 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  2. Ostrich Shoulder — Realism · Bird · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism bird tattoo on the shoulder by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$850–$1,200; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bird 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  3. John Lennon Portrait Calf — Realism · Male Figure · Portrait · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the calf by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$1,000–$1,350; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: John Lennon (The Beatles) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 60% · Male Figure 40%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  4. Pit Bull Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin; ≈$400–$500; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Wendi Ramirez at Dovetail Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  5. Shipwreck and Compass Forearm Sleeve — Realism · Compass · Full Sleeve · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism compass tattoo on the full sleeve by Sude at Art Collector, Culver City; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 100%
    by Sude at Art Collector, Culver City, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  6. Skull Forearm — Realism · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Culver City; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Culver City, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  7. Roaring Leopard Forearm Sleeve — Realism · Panther & Leopard · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism panther & leopard tattoo on the full sleeve by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Culver City; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Panther & Leopard 100%
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Culver City, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  8. English Bulldog Portrait Thigh — Realism · Dog · Thigh · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism dog tattoo on the thigh by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  9. Realistic Eye Inner Arm — Realism · Eye · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the upper arm by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  10. Gangsta Yoda Shoulder — Realism · Portrait · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the shoulder by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Yoda (Yoda from Star Wars) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  11. Bates Motel Portrait Collage Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Bates Motel (the TV series Bates Motel) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Lion Portrait Stomach — Realism · Lion · Stomach · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the stomach by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Jim Down at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  13. Lion and Constellation Upper Arm — Realism · Lion · Stars · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the upper arm by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Kion (Kion from Disney's The Lion Guard) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 60% · Stars 40%
    by Saul Sawooli Vargas at Studio City Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Renaissance Statues Full Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  15. Wolf Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Wolf · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism wolf tattoo on the upper arm by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wolf 100%
    by Jose Rodriguez III at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  16. Weeping Statue of Liberty Calf — Realism · Deity Figure · Hands · Calf · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the calf by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,100–$1,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: Statue of Liberty (The Statue of Liberty, New York) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 60% · Hands 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  17. Roaring Lion Hand Tattoo — Realism · Lion · Hand · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Realism lion tattoo on the hand by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lion 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Akita Portrait Thigh — Realism · Dog · Thigh · Color · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism dog tattoo on the thigh by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dog 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  19. Ghost Rider Full Sleeve — Realism · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism ghost tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    depicts: Ghost Rider (Ghost Rider from Marvel Comics) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ghost 60% · Skull 40%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  20. Frankenstein’s Monster Forearm — Realism · Portrait · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: Frankenstein's monster (Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's monster (1931)) 100%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  21. Child Portrait Upper Arm — Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the upper arm by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Portrait 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  22. Orthodox Icon Leg Sleeve — Realism · Deity Figure · Full Sleeve · Black with Color Accents · Whip Shading · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Realism deity figure tattoo on the full sleeve by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  23. Frog and Ferns Sleeve — Realism · Animals · Forearm · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism frog tattoo on the forearm by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Frog 100%
    by Micaeah Ramos at Tattoo 34, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  24. Cherub Angel Chest Piece — Realism · Deity Figure · People · Chest · Black & Grey · Whip Shading · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism deity figure tattoo on the chest by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland; ≈$500–$650; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Deity Figure 100%
    by Alex Correa at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor, Upland, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T06:25:43+00:00 · how search works: https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search · docs: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api · citation: Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from.

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